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Sepp Maier urges Manuel Neuer to retire after injury setback

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 8:31 AM

Last updated Nov 10, 2026

Sepp Maier urges Manuel Neuer to retire after injury setback

Summary

Bayern Munich legend Sepp Maier advised Manuel Neuer to retire at the end of the 2026-27 season following Neuer's recent injury. Neuer sustained a partial tendon tear in his right foot during the team's 2-1 win over Mainz on November 7. The 40-year-old goalkeeper has faced ongoing fitness challenges, missing several matches this season. With Jonas Urbig stepping in as the backup, discussions about Neuer's future are expected to intensify once he returns from injury, likely after the Bundesliga winter break in January 2027.

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•Neuer suffered a tendon injury during a match against Mainz.
•Maier believes Neuer should retire, citing recurring fitness issues.
•Urbig has played eight matches in Neuer's absence this season.
•Neuer is projected to return after the Bundesliga winter break.
•Discussion about Neuer's future will increase upon his return.

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8:31 AMYahoo Sports — 'Call it a day, Manu!' - Bayern Munich legend Sepp Maier urges Manuel Neuer to retire in 2027 after latest injury setback against Mainz

What they're saying

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Bayern Munich goalkeeping icon Sepp Maier has urged veteran shot-stopper Manuel Neuer to hang up his gloves at the end of the 2026-27 campaign. The advice comes after the 40-year-old suffered a partial tendon tear in his right foot during Saturday's 2-1 Bundesliga victory over Mainz.
— Yahoo Sports

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